David Blakeslee
David and Trevor wrap up their coverage with a conversation about six "school films" shot between 1975 and 1989.
Podcasts
Episode 219: An Interview with Aaron West, Author of The A24 New Wave
Aaron West's upcoming book covers the rise of A24 from its first releases in 2012 up to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 66 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 3]
David and Trevor discuss five films shot between 1978-1984 that offer Kiarostami's insight and indirect critique of Iranian politics and culture.
Episode 218 – Criterion Collection Favorites of 2025
David Blakeslee, Aaron West, and Brad McDermott got together to keep our annual "favorites of the year" podcast tradition going for Year 16!
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 65 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 2]
David and Trevor continue their conversation, focusing on two medium-length narratives about adolescence and poverty: Experience and A Wedding Suit.
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 64 – Abbas Kiarostami: Early Shorts and Features [Part 1]
The Eclipse Series is back! And so is our podcast dedicated to each of the excellent box sets released under this sideline of the Criterion Collection. Trevor and David begin a multi-part series that will cover all 17...